The "Ask Nathan a Question" Thread

jlauffer said:
Maybe it's an optical illusion, but the lock looks a little thin to me. Seems like there should be a bit more "meat" where the lock face engages the tang. Or is the handle "taller" than average and the lock just looks smaller?

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Based on recommendations in Bob Terzuola's book and Mark's considerable experience, the amount of contact at that point should not be more than a certain amount before you have to relieve behind it in order to prevent lock rock. We had enough contact on the lock (over 1/8”) that we had to put some relief on it. I am erring on the high side of contact because my goal with this knife is a folder that will tolerate rough use without concern of developing wear or damage due to rough use.

We are going to my mom's farm for the day, but next week I will start a thread to discuss the folder and some of these design elements where we can dissect it a little bit better.
 
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Gatorsbfd said:
Nathan, will the lock bar cutout be on the outside as shown, or inside? Is there a real difference? Thanks
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The cut out is on the outside, this keeps the compressive stress more in a line which reduces risk of buckling during extreme compression.
 
Daverous said:
That's a neat looking piece, I'd buy one, but my question is why do you have so little arm hair?
Small round explosions burning it off? Playing with a potato gun and didn't cork it for ignition? A safety feature when working with heavy machinery? Perhaps a natural state like those weird cats?

Then again, maybe my arms are just overly hairy.
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I'm part dolphin on my mom's side


I also literally shave that arm. In small amounts. Everyday. As part of a QC process here. Think about that the next time you cut food with your knife...
 
bellyfulls said:
Bob who?






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Bob Terzuola. That was a voice to text from the Chick fil-A parking lot on the way to Mom's. Also, I don't know how to spell (or apparently pronounce) Terzuola.

We had a really great visit today. I saw my sister for the first time since 2019 which was nice. She's unwell and it was good to visit and get some pictures.
 
Nathan the Machinist said:
Bob Terzuola. That was a voice to text from the Chick fil-A parking lot on the way to Mom's. Also, I don't know how to spell (or apparently pronounce) Terzuola.

We had a really great visit today. I saw my sister for the first time since 2019 which was nice. She's unwell and it was good to visit and get some pictures.
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That’s always good, cherish those moments. Last Sunday we finally got to see my grandma for the first time since 2019.
 
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